Instructions on how gain console access on WiscNet Managed CPE's. This may be required if there is some sort of failure or troubleshooting required on the device.
Software
A terminal applications is required. Many choices exist, some examples below. All will be configured as:
- Serial port: varies
- Speed: 9600
- Data Bits: 8
- Stop Bits: 1x
- Flow Control: 1
ASR920
ASR920 supports two methods of console connectivity. "Serial Port" connects to port 8 below. "USB Port" connects to port 17 below.
RS232 Serial port | Image | |||||||||
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Port 8 on diagram. This is a USB-A shaped RS232 port (traditionally DB9/RJ45) and is NOT an actual USB port. Using this port requires:
items 2 and 3 above are sometimes consolidated in to a single USB-A or USB-C to RJ45 male cable |
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Connect to port 8 on diagram above (pictured connected on right - lower device) | ||||||||||
Set terminal software to 9600-N-8-1 | ||||||||||
USB port | ||||||||||
Port 17 on diagram above. Requires:
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ME3400
RS232 Serial port | |
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Requires
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Connect to port 3 in diagram to right | |